Matinee Heroes

LOOPER

Patreon Membership month kick's off with a patreon episode from September 2019. Alan and Craig return from their travels to discuss Fantastic Fest, Time Travel, Rian Johnson and the movie "Looper" on this month's Matinee Heroes!

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Show Notes

1:13

Discussion of "Looper"

35:48

Recasting

45:15

Double Feature

49:56

Final Thoughts

Next week's we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with "Face/OFF"

UNFORGIVEN

When a prostitute is disfigured by a pair of cowboys in Big Whiskey, Wyoming, her fellow brothel workers post a reward for their murder, much to the displeasure of sheriff Little Bill Daggett whose brand of law enforcement ranges from unconventional to ruthless. Former Outlaws Will Munny and Ned Logan pick up their guns one last time to collect the bounty clashing with other gunslingers and the sheriff.

Craig, Alan and Guest Rob Ervin (@yesthatrobervin on twitter) discuss the western history of Clint Eastwood, movies without a hero, the possibility of going back to the theaters and the film “Unforgiven” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:10

Craig and Alan along with Rob Ervin from the Clubhouse podcast on VokalNow.Com discuss going back to movie theaters.

12:43

Craig, Alan and Rob discuss "Unforgiven"

33:38

Recasting

1:15:18

Double Feature

1:20:11

Final Thoughts

1:24:07

A preview of next week's episode "Looper"

Next week starts our annual Patreon Membership Drive highlighting some great episodes you can only get on our Patreon page, starting with "Looper"

THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER

Somewhere under the freezing Atlantic, a Soviet sub commander has just made a fateful decision. The Red October is heading west. The Americans want her. The Russians want her back. The chase for the highly advanced nuclear submarine is on--and there's only one man who can find her: Jack Ryan!

Alan and Craig discuss intelligent heroes, how to identify a Russian cook, the star power of Sean Connery and the movie “The Hunt for Red October” on Craig's birthday edition of Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

This is it! The championship game of season 1’s CastOFF! is this Sunday, August 23rd as Patrick from Gaggle of Geeks and Randy from the Cult 45 Podcast battle it out in this winner take all finale!! The movie they’ll recast: The modern classic Pulp Fiction

It’s been 6 nail-biting weeks but we’ll finally name the best caster on the internet. Head over to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video now you don’t miss any of the action August 23rd at 6pm PT 9pm ET.

Show Notes

1:07

Craig and Alan discuss upcoming appearances on Geeks Without God and The Dungeon Files Podcast

8:13

Craig and Alan discuss "The Hunt for Red October"

31:11

Recasting

57:43

Double Feature

1:02:00

Final Thoughts

1:08:37

A preview of next week's episode "Unforgiven"

Next week, Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin go old school cowboy with "Unforgiven"

ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. When the US president crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken But time is short. In 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake's mission (and his life) unless he succeeds!

Craig is joined by guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) as they discuss dystopian futures, Brendan’s COVID scare, why save the president and the movie “Escape from New York” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

The season finale of CastOFF is set!

Watch on a special night, August 23rd at 6PM PST as Randy from the Cult 45 Podcast takes on Patrick Beatty from Gaggle of Geeks to finally put the question to rest: Who is the best caster on the internet?  Find out what they’ll be recasting and more on a special preview show this Tuesday the 18th at 6PM PST. And then the finale Sunday, August 23rd.

See who will win this 8 person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

1:13

Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew http://normannerd.blogspot.com/ discuss his COVID scare and teaching in the time of corona.

PS - He and his family tested negative, thankfully.

7:41

Craig and Brendan discuss "Escape from New York"

32:28

Recasting

47:41

Double Feature

50:00

Final Thoughts

52:43

A preview of next week's episode "The Hunt for Red October"

Next week, Craig and Alan celebrate Craig's birthday with one of his favorite movies "The Hunt for Red October"

ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES

Boyhood friends Rocky Sullivan and Jerry Connolly take radically different paths as adults. Rocky becomes a criminal, while Jerry serves as a neighborhood priest desperately trying to influence young boys to take the “straight-and-narrow” path in life. When Rocky becomes an idol to some of the boys, it puts him in conflict with his old friend.

Alan and Craig discuss friendships, Korean DVDs, ambiguous endings and “Angels with Dirty Faces” on Alan’s Birthday Edition of Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

Game 1 of the CastOFF! Championship Semi-Finals is in the books!

Last week, Patrick Beatty eliminated Valerie Cameron as the student became the master in Game 1 to secure his position into the Championship final

This Tuesday August 11th at 9pmEst 6pmPST Randy goes head-to-head with Tracy Mangum see who can recast South Park Bigger Longer Uncut!

See who will win this 8 person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

1:04

Craig and Alan discuss the movie "Angels with Dirty Faces"

39:17

Recasting

51:22

Double Feature

58:40

Final Thoughts

1:04:05

A preview of next week's episode "Escape from New Yotk"

Next week, Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew take on a dystopian fascist future in "Escape from New York"

SNOWPIERCER

A post-apocalyptic ice age forces humanity's last survivors aboard a globe-spanning super train. One man (Chris Evans) will risk everything to lead a revolt for control of the engine and the future of the world.

Craig and guest co-host Dallas Robinson (@wedostuffpod on twitter) discuss class warfare, uprisings, D&D podcasts, and the movie “Snowpiercer” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

The CastOFF playoffs move into the semi-finals.

Last week, Tracy Mangum eliminated Bryan Guanajuato in Game 4 of the CastOFF Championship playoffs to secure his position into the next round.

This Tuesday August 4th at 9pmET / 6pmPT Patrick Beatty goes head-to-head with Valerie Cameron in the semis to see who can recast The Muppet Movie!

See who will win this 8 person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

0:56

Craig and guest co-host Dallas Robinson of the We Do Stuff Podcast talk about quarantine and starting a D&D game podcast with Craig called The Dungeon Files.

15:50

Craig and Dallas discuss the movie "Inception"

36:46

Recasting

58:28

Double Feature

1:02:50

Final Thoughts

1:05:49

A preview of next week's episode "Angles with Dirty Faces"

Next week, Craig and Alan celebrate Alan's birthday with one of his favorite movies "Angles with Dirty Faces"

INCEPTION

Dom Cobb is the best there is at extraction - stealing valuable secrets inside the subconscious during the mind's vulnerable dream state. His skill has made him a fugitive and cost him dearly but Now he may get a second chance if he can do the impossible inception: planting an idea rather than stealing one. But no planning or expertise can prepare him for a dangerous enemy that seems to predict his every move.

Alan and Craig along with guest author James Owen (@CaveoPrincipia on twitter) discuss what is real and what is a dream, James’ the Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica books, metaphors of film making and the movie “Inception” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

The first round of playoff continues!! Last week, Randy eliminated Luke Hunsaker in Game 3 of the CastOFF Championship playoffs.

This Tuesday July 28th at 9 ET / 6 PT Tracy Mangum and Bryan Guanajunto face off in final game of Round One to see who will face Randy in the Semi-Finals. The movie they’ll recast: Mission impossible: Fallout!

See who will win this 8 person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

1:07

Craig, Alan and guest James A. Owen discuss his series of books called the Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica. Head over to JamesAOwen.com and buy them NOW!

13:09

Craig, Alan and James discuss the movie "Inception"

40:26

Recasting

1:02:14

Double Feature

1:09:56

Final Thoughts

1:17:16

A preview of next week's episode "Snowpiercer"

Next week, Craig and guest co-host discuss class warfare in the sci-fi thriller "Snowpiercer"

DUNKIRK

Hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in.

Craig and guest co-host Randy (@Cult45podcast on twitter) discuss overwhelming odds, experiencing a movie, having white friends as stupid questions and the movie Dunkirk on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

The playoffs continue!! Last week, Valerie Cameron squeaked by Steve Kondrick with an overtime victory in Game 2.

This Tuesday July 21st  at 9pmET 6pmPT Randy  and Luke Hunsaker face off in Game 3 to recast The Princess Bride.

See who will win this 8 person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

0:57

Craig and Randy talk about many of the things happening in the news and how he tries not to yell when his white friends ask him ignorant questions.

11:23

Craig and Randy discuss the movie "Dunkirk"

28:37

Recasting

40:47

Double Feature

42:18

Final Thoughts

47:10

A preview of next week's episode "Inception"

Next week, Alan returns to wrap up No-ly with Craig and guest James Owen as they discuss "Inception"

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, sacrificing everything for what he hoped would be the greater good. However, the arrival of a cunning cat burglar and a merciless terrorist named Bane forces Batman out of exile and into a battle he may not be able to win.

Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@blcagnew on Twitter) discuss class warfare, face plants, bad Bane impressions and the movie “The Dark Knight Rises" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

The playoffs have begun. Last week, Patrick Beatty squeaked by Rob Ervin with an overtime victory in Game 1.

This Tuesday, July 14th at 9pmEST/6pmPST Valerie Cameron and Steve Kondrick face off in Game 2 to see who will face Patrick in the semi-finals. The movie they’ll recast: Independence Day! See who will win this 8 person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet.

Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

1:00

Craig and Brendan talk about Brendan's misfortunes with gravity

6:30

Craig and Brendan discuss the movie "The Dark Knight Rises"

35:42

Recasting

1:05:52

Double Feature

1:07:37

Final Thoughts

1:03:28

A preview of next week's episode "Dunkirk"

Craig guest co-host Randy Yarbrough get a history lesson with the movie "Dunkirk"

THE PRESTIGE

Two young, passionate magicians, are friends and partners until one fateful night when their biggest trick goes terribly wrong. Now the bitterest of enemies, they will stop at nothing to learn each other's secrets. As their rivalry escalates into a total obsession full of deceit and sabotage, they risk everything to become the greatest magician of all time.

Alan and Craig, as well as guest Jake Dietz from Movies that Make Us (@moviesmakeus on twitter) kick of No-ly, a full month of Christopher Nolan movies as they discuss duality, sacrifice, Craig’s arch-nemesis Hugh Jackman and the movie “The Prestige” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week’s episode of  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! kicks off the playoffs! Watch this Tuesday July 7th  at 9 pm EST/6 pm PST Rob Ervin and Patrick Beatty in Game 1 as they recast the number 1 movie in America Jurassic Park!  See who will win this 8-person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

You can also go to https://challonge.com/matineeheroes and predict who you think will win it all. Predictions close at Tuesday at 8pm EST/5pm PST

Show Notes

1:09

Craig, Alan talk to Jake Dietz from Movies that Make Us about their recent interview with professional stuntman Chris Romrell.

10:59

Craig, Alan and Jake discuss the movie "The Prestige"

34:42

Recasting

1:07:50

Double Feature

1:12:54

Final Thoughts

1:24:41

A preview of next week's episode "The Dark Knight Rises"

Craig and Brendan Agnew take back the podcast with the "Dark Knight Rises"